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Elizabeth Garcia

Vancouver,WA

Summary

Experienced Birth Doula skilled in prenatal education, breastfeeding assistance, and newborn care. Committed to providing personalized support and effective communication and education on informed consent for positive birth and postpartum experiences.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Birth Doula

Self
Vancouver, WA And Portland, OR
08.2020 - Current
  • Supported clients through prenatal, labor, and postpartum stages, ensuring emotional and physical comfort.
  • Educated families on childbirth options, fostering informed decision-making in care plans.
  • Facilitated effective communication between clients and healthcare providers to enhance birth experiences.
  • Developed personalized birth plans tailored to individual needs and preferences of each family.
  • Provided tailored postpartum support, addressing newborn care, breastfeeding assistance, and emotional wellbeing of the mother.
  • Names of some of the families I have supported since 2020:

Erin 8/12/20 Hospital VBAC *17 hours of support

Becka 10/10/20 Birth Center *8 Hours of support

Kindra 4/26/21 Hospital *14 hours of support

Mikayla 12/2/21 Home birth *12 hours of support

Emi 5/18/22 Hospital *16 hours of support

Megan 7/16/21 Hospital *6 hours of support

Hannah 3/9/22 Hospital *14 hours of support

Alyssa 4/30/23 Hospital *10 hours of support

Marta 5/27/25 Hospital *18 hours of support

Dani 1/12/26 Birth Center *7 hours or support

Education

Placenta Specialist

Brilliant Birth Academy
Online
09-2020

Birth Doula Training

Portland Doula Love
Portland, OR
01-2020

Skills

  • Prenatal education
  • Comfort techniques for labor
  • VBAC support
  • Breastfeeding assistance
  • Newborn Care
  • Partner support
  • Community resources

Timeline

Birth Doula

Self
08.2020 - Current

Placenta Specialist

Brilliant Birth Academy

Birth Doula Training

Portland Doula Love
Elizabeth Garcia